The plan is for this vehicle is be both a daily driver and track car. 40/60 daily/track bias I would say. Over the next 3-4 years, the car will evolve into a dedicated track car.
Most recent pics:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...2&postcount=32
Most recent video:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...6&postcount=42
Goals
Performance: maintaining factory warranty a priority (at this time).
- Cooling: fight limp mode. additional radiators, water/coolant ratio, bigger fan, speed holes?
- Suspension: fix rear end shimmy. fix understeer. lighter wheels, non-rft tires
- Brakes: prevent overheat. pads, fluid, ti shims, RB upgrades vs bbk?
Cosmetic: oem+. subtle aggression.
- Lower the ride height
- De-///M badge wherever possible: steering wheel, door sills, wheels
- CF. The key word is tasteful
Current Mods
Engine/Drivetrain/Exhaust Modifications- BMW Performance Power Kit Stage 2
Suspension- JRZ RS1 Coilovers
- Swift Springs 392/672
- Swift Helper Springs
- Ground Control Street Camber Plates
- Ground Control Rear Spring Perches
- Powerflex Rear Shock Mounts
- Powerflex Front Tension Arm Bushings
- BMW M3 Front Control Arms
- BMW M3 Rear Subframe Bushings
- BMW M3 Rear Guide Rods
- BMW M3 Rear Upper Links
- BMW Group N Rear Camber Link Bushings
- BMW Group N Rear Trailing Arm Bushings
Brakes- Bimmerworld SS Brake Lines
- Motul RBF-600
- Ferodo DS2500 (waiting on OE pads)
Wheels/Tires
Summer:
- Volk VR-G2 in Formula Silver 18x8/9
- Michelin Pilot Super Sport 225/40, 255/35
- Racing Brake 80mm Studs
- Project Kics R40 Nuts in Black Chrome
Winter:
- BMW 261M 18x7.5/8.5
- Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT 225/40/18
- Macht Schnell Wheel Spacers 5mm, 8mm
Cosmetic:
Exterior:
- BMW Performance CF License Plate Frame (1 of 636)
- BMW Performance x iND CF Spoiler
- BMW Performance x iND CF Diffuser
- BMW Performance x iND CF Mirror Caps
- BMW Performance x iND Grille
- BMW 1M Mirrors
- BMW Black Line Tail Lamps
- SlēK CF Front Lip
- Llumar Pinnacle F1 30% Tint
- US Millworks Plate Bracket
- Debadged
- Custom 1addicts.com Decal by flyingfortress
Interior
- BMW Performance Electronic Wheel V2
- BMW Performance E-Brake and Boot
- BMW Performance Illuminated Sill Plates
- BMW Stainless Steel Pedals
- BMW iPhone 4 Media Adapter w/ Touch 64gb
- BMW E70 Smoker Package (to hold change for parking meters)
- BMW Grocery Gripper
- BMW Belt Holder
- P3 Digital Gauge V2.1
09/05/13
This thread is taking on a disorganzied blog style which was not my intent, so I'm going to attempt to change that. Let's begin with stating my intentions for the car.
26/07/12
After a long 9 weeks, my car has finally found its way home from Geneva. Before that wonderful day at the Welt where I first laid eyes on her, it had been 7 months since initially trying to place the order. So, you can imagine that between the long waits and these forums I had a collection of mods piled in the corner, taunting me nightly.
First cruise right after re-delivery. Still sporting Euro-spec dirt, bugs and brake dust
As well as shipping labels
Here she is after detailing by Kevin at GTA In Detail
Here are some of the mods that have been installed and others still waiting in the wings.
Special thanks to Dackleone for helping me source the blackline tails at BMW Niederlassung Muenchen while on my ED.
I'll update as further mods find their way home...